Inakhunba to be conferred with Shumang Leela award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 09 2013:
On the occasion of observing Shumang Leela Numit (day), senior artiste Ayekpam Inakhunba Singh of Heingang Mayai Leikai would be honoured with 12th Shumang Leela Award at Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound here on 12th April.
Inakhunba, who started his Shumang Leela career at the age of 10, has acted in many well-known plays like Devadas; 50 Thousand; Minister Chakouba; Ningol Chapter-I and II; Mani Mamou, etc and won many awards and fellowships.
He is also the recipient of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Upadhi Natya Bhushan-2006 .
Unlike before, 12th Shumang Leela Numit would be divided into two stages; academic and performance sessions.
During the first and opening session to be attended by Director of Education (S) H Deleep Singh (IAS) and Chairman, Board of Secondary Education Manipur, P Dhanakumar Singh (IPS) as President and Guest of Honour respectively; various academicians, administrators and well-known artistes would participate in discussion for establishment of a school for Shumang Leela as well as for inclusion the art form in school syllabus.
While during the second session which would start from 1 PM, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam would be the Chief Guest and he would give away awards to eminent Shumang Leela artistes.
The valedictory function of the observance would culminate with presentation of Shumang Leela performances.